Lighthouse of Ponta Garça, Vila Franca do Campo

Name: Lighthouse of Ponta Garça
Address: Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

#2 among attractions in Vila Franca do Campo

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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The Lighthouse of Ponta Garça is a beacon/lighthouse located along cliffs of the civil parish of Ponta Garça in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The lighthouse was built in the 20th century, and consists of a circular tower and rectangular communications block, comparable to other lighthouses in the archipelago, namely Ponte do Cintrão and Ponta do Rosais. ()

Local name: Farol de Ponta Garça Coordinates: 37°42'52"N, 25°22'12"W

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Vila Franca do Campo Portugal

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Lighthouse of Ponta Garça – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Furnas, Poça da Dona Beija, Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias, Lagoa do Congro.

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